Gastric Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Why is gastric cancer such a problem?
A
Often has a devastating prognosis
- silent
- generally presents late
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of gastric cancer?
A
Often vague
- epigastric pain on previous history of reflux/peptic ulcer disease
3
Q
Investigation(s) of choice in (suspected) gastric cancer?
A
Endoscopy
- allows for tissue diagnosis + histology
CT as supplement
- determine stage and metastases
4
Q
Treatment of gastric cancer?
A
Surgery (partial/total gastrectomy, may take some lymph nodes/fatty tissue as well if high risk of mets)
5
Q
5-year survival rate of gastric cancer?
A
30-40% for all stages
